Born January 23, 1923 in Madill, Oklahoma, died in his sleep at home with his daughter January 4, 2025 in Central Point, Oregon.
Jack attended the Sulphur School for the Deaf in Sulphur, Oklahoma. He left in his senior year to work at the Alameda Naval Station in California when World War II began. He dismantled planes that had crashed in the Pacific Theater for parts. When the war ended so did his job. He and his wife packed up and moved to the Rogue Valley where he worked in the timber industry. He worked for Ross, Elk, and Boise Lumber companies.
Jack was an avid fisherman. He shared many stories about the fish he caught. He was a worthy adversary when it came to playing dominoes. He was proud of his Choctaw Indian heritage. Jack was well-known for his blue truck whose wheels never stopped turning, his notepad in his shirt pocket along with the pen and glasses and his wonderful smile when he greeted people. He also loved doing the word search books saying it kept his mind sharp.
Jack was a huge sports fan. He played football and wrestled in school. He enjoyed watching college and pro football and basketball and he was a devoted fan of the Crater sports program.
Jack is proceeded in death by his beloved wife, Pauline Emilie Buckholtz; his parents Lee and Maudie; and his five sisters Helen, Lois, Maye, Dorothy, and Joy.
Jack is survived by his three children; Ruth Lasley, Bill Buckholtz and Paul Buckholtz; seven grandkids; 10 great grandkids; eight great great grandkids and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Obituary provided by Perl Funeral Home.